News Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:05:52 CST Vu

THE "ULTIMATE 100" SATURDAY NIGHT IN LOS ANGELES
by Remy Minnick, Guest Contributor
Photos by Pinguino Kolb
Posted: February 5, 2007

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ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #100 (Feb 2007) Marvel Comics

Saturday Night saw the first stop on "The Hero Initiative's "Ultimate 100" road show, swinging by The Secret Headquarters comic book shop in Silverlake, California. It was the first and only time all 100 covers will be displayed at the same time - that, is if they were all there. Unfortunately, two of the covers didn't make it by Satrurday night's showing. Mark Brooks' piece was in the hands of FedEx, somewhere, and Brian Michael Bendis' entry was unavailable for comment. So, technically, if those two make it to MegaCon in Orlando, then there will be 99 there, as one was auctioned at the Secret Headquarters, making it the showing with the most complete set.

News Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:23:58 CST Ilke

THE HERO INITIATIVE'S "ULTIMATE 100" GALLERY
by Jonah Weiland, Executive Producer

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ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #100 (Feb 2007) Marvel Comics

Last week you learned about a very special fundraiser coming from The Hero Initative. More than 80 artists were asked to participate by drawing a custom sketch on the blank cover of a specially produced "Ultimate Spider-Man #100," with 100 total custom covers created. Proceeds from the auctions will benefit the Hero Initiative's efforts to "provide a financial safety net for yesterdays creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life and an avenue back into paying work."

The fund raiser has been split into four different parts, with some of the covers auctioned in person at stores and conventions, with the remainder to be auctioned off via eBay. The first event is this coming Saturday in Los Angeles. From the press release:

A gallery showing of all 100 covers will kick off the worldwide tour at The Secret Headquarters, located at 3817 W. Sunset Boulevard in the Silverlake area of Los Angeles. This special event will be the only showing of all 100 covers, as one masterpiece will be auctioned off on site by one of the local artists in attendance!

News Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:34:27 CST Vu

The Ultimate 100
Posted by Brian L. Belen at Monday, February 05, 2007

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #100 (Feb 2007) Marvel Comics

In support of The Hero Initiative, a charity for comic book creators in need, Marvel Comics has put together The Ultimate 100, a hundred specially drawn covers to Ultimate Spider-Man #100 from a veritable who's who of the comics industry, some of whom have themselves worked on Spider-Man at some point in their storied careers.

Each contributor to the project was given a blank cover to the said comic on which to sketch or doodle to their heart's content. As such, each cover is unique and in most cases showcases the artist's raw talent. Covers by legendary pencillers George Perez, Al Milgrom, and John Romita (both Sr. and Jr.) are featured side-by-side with those of Mark Bagley, Joe Quesada, Chris Bachalo, Frank Quitely and (surprise) Todd McFarlane, just to name a few. Neil Gaiman also has a contribution to the project, which is as good a reason as any to check it out.

The covers will be auctioned off throughout the month of February at the Orlando and New York Comic Conventions, with the remainder going on sale on eBay come March. More information about the Ultimate 100, with previews of some artwork, can be seen on the Marvel website. Meanwhile, a write-up of the debut event can be found over at Newsarama.

News Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:21:28 CST Vu

The Ultimate Spider-Man 100 Visual Guide
Friday, February 02, 2007 2:01:34 PM

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #100 (Feb 2007) Marvel Comics

The Hero Initiative, the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need, has teamed with Marvel Comics and the industry's top talent to create 100 covers for Ultimate Spider-Man #100.

More than 80 talented artists were tapped to do a sketch on the blank cover of Ultimate Spider-Man #100 created specifically for The Hero Initiative. Reaction from the artistic community was so overwhelming that some artists insisted on doing two covers.

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The remaining 59 will be auctioned off via eBay.com in the beginning of March. Remaining covers will include such artistic talent as J. Scott Campbell, Jim Cheung, Frank Cho, Greg Land, Michael Lark, Jae Lee, Todd McFarlane, Terry Moore, and Bill Morrison. Even writers and ace doodlers such as Guillermo del Toro and Neil Gaiman have joined in with covers of their own.

News Mon, 05 Feb 2007 11:46:26 CST Vu

100 PORTADAS PARA UNA BUENA CAUSA (II)
5 Febrero 2007

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George Perez: